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Reger, Max
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Reger, Max
- Three autograph letters signed ("Reger"; "Max Reger"), including to Walter Paetow and the publishing firm of Schlesinger in Berlin
- paper
about his Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Beethoven, Op. 86, noting that he will only give his approval if the theme is notated as he intended, noting that all Riemann-like rhythmic displacements are not required, asking for advice and information, arranging a meeting after his concert on 28 December, and noting how terrible it is that he is always in a rush ("...es ist schrecklich, wie ich immer abgehetzt bin..."), written in black and red ink
5 pages, various sizes, one on a postcard, one a so-called 'Kartenbrief', Leipzig, Meiningen and elsewhere, 1909(?)-1912, where indicated
5 pages, various sizes, one on a postcard, one a so-called 'Kartenbrief', Leipzig, Meiningen and elsewhere, 1909(?)-1912, where indicated
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Reger's Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Beethoven, Op. 86, for two pianos, one of Reger's favourite concert pieces, dates from the summer of 1904. The music theorist Hugo Riemann (1849-1919), mentioned here, had been Reger's composition teacher from 1890.